Headline

Product Development Engineer | New Product Development (NPD) | Engineering Change Management | Manufacturing & Supplier Collaboration | GD&T | MBA Candidate

About

Product Development Engineer with 4+ years of experience in engineering design, manufacturing support, engineering change management, and cross-functional product development across construction systems, industrial automation, and engine platforms. Experienced in collaborating with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, supply chain, and supplier teams to resolve technical challenges, drive product improvements, execute engineering changes, and support product lifecycle activities. Skilled in Product Development, NPD, DFM/DFA, GD&T, Supplier Coordination, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering Change Management, and CAD tools including Autodesk Inventor, Creo, and SolidWorks. Currently pursuing an MBA from Symbiosis to complement my engineering background with business and project management capabilities. Interested in Product Development, NPD, Project Engineering, and Technical Project Management opportunities.

Location

Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area

AI stack

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Work experience

Product Design Engineer at PERI, Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, - Collaborate with global product development teams to improve scaffolding products through design optimization and manufacturability improvements. - Lead engineering modifications, drawing updates, and product lifecycle support activities. - Coordinate with analysis, manufacturing, and sourcing teams to evaluate feasibility, cost, and product performance. - Support product improvement initiatives through DFM/DFA principles and engineering validation.

Product Engineer at Cummins India, Jun 2022 - May 2024 · 2 yrs, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, - Managed assembly issue resolution and engineering changes for large-engine platforms through collaboration with manufacturing, sourcing, quality, and supplier teams. - Executed 80+ engineering change activities (ECR/ECN) supporting product lifecycle and manufacturing continuity. - Led supplier localization and cost optimization initiatives supporting global product cost reduction targets. - Resolved complex BOM, compatibility, and manufacturability issues impacting production and assembly operations. - Provided technical support for supplier qualification, tolerance investigations, and product improvement projects.

Design Engineer at Praestans Private Limited - India, Oct 2021 - Jun 2022 · 9 mos, Pune Division, Maharashtra, India, - Designed 3D models, parts, and custom assemblies using SolidWorks based on client specifications and project requirements. - Developed manufacturing-ready GD&T drawings, contributing to faster prototyping and accurate production. - Led efforts to automate repetitive design tasks and improve productivity using design standardization and component libraries.

Industrial Design Intern at DesignTech Systems, Dec 2019 - Dec 2019 · 1 mo, Pune Division, Maharashtra, India, Designed a complete 3D model of a Water Tank Cleaning Machine using Autodesk Inventor, translating functional requirements into a manufacturable design. Developed a comprehensive project report covering design methodology, component selection, and model functionality. Presented the final design and findings to senior management, demonstrating communication skills and engineering judgment under a professional review setting.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Symbiosis School for Online & Digital Learning

BE - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sinhgad Institute of Technology & Science